- Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by November 10, 2026.
- Ballots continue to be counted after Election Day during the official canvass period.
- County elections officials must complete final official results by December 3, 2026.
- The Secretary of State will certify results on December 11, 2026.
November 3, 2026, General Election Results
For up-to-date election results please visit: electionresults.sos.ca.gov
Election Information
Other Information
Registration Statistics
Candidate Information
- Certified List of Candidates (PDF)
- Official Candidate Contact List (Updated as of September 23, 2026) (PDF)
- Statewide Candidate 10-year Party Preference History (PDF)
- Statewide Candidate Statement Information - Form 501 Status Report (as of August 27, 2026) (PDF)
- Legislative Candidate Statement Information - Form 501 Status Report (as of August 27, 2026) (PDF)
- Governor Candidate Tax Returns
- Qualifications for Running for Office in 2026
- Offices and Political Subdivisions (PDF)
- Candidate Statements
- Ballot Designation Worksheet (PDF)
Voter Information Fact Sheets
- Quick Facts for the November 3, 2026, General Election (PDF)
- Combined Signature Verification and Unsigned Identification Envelope Statement & Instructions (PDF)
- Displaced Voters Fact Sheet (PDF)
- How to Fix a Missing or Noncomparable Signature on Your Vote-by-Mail Return Envelope (PDF)
- Poll Workers: Democracy Needs You! (PDF)
- Remote Accessible Vote-by-Mail Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
- Tips for California's Military and Overseas Voters (PDF)
- Vote-by-Mail Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (PDF)
- Voters Experiencing Homelessness Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Voters with Medical Emergencies Fact Sheet (PDF)
- California Voter ID & Registration Requirements (PDF)
